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Earn Your Master's in Design and Urban Ecologies at The New School
Transform the future at The New School with a Master of Science in Design and Urban Ecologies, designed to reframe the study of urbanization and cities through a design-led and justice-centered approach to urban transformation.
Our urban design graduate program encourages students to explore and combat social, economic, political and environmental injustices in urban ecosystems. You will be able to take advantage of our prime location in New York City as a living laboratory to engage with the community and deepen your understanding of global urban challenges and opportunities.
Ready to lead the way to a better future? Share your contact information and let The New School keep you informed about our sustainable urban development master’s degree.
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Degree
MS
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Credits
60
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Years to Complete
2
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Full-Time, On Campus in Downtown
NY
A Program that Radically Reframes the Study of Urbanization and Cities
A Program that Radically Reframes the Study of Urbanization and Cities
At The New School, we put sociospatial and environmental justice at the forefront of your education so you will be equipped to face urban issues in new ways. You will learn from innovative methodologies to confront and engage with globalization, deindustrialization, migration, climate change, and shifts in urban policy and governance. Our students learn from expert faculty who are innovators in the field along with external partners, including civic, nonprofit and public organizations, to design and implement proposals for critical urban change. You will experience one of the best master’s programs for urban planning and leave equipped to inspire social and spatial transformation in urban areas.
"My coursework in the MSDUE helped to shape my design understanding and vocabulary, and gave me the skillset to approach design challenges from multiple perspectives."
-Jason Azar, MSDUE 2018, Experiential Graphic Designer at Page Southerland Page
Our Curriculum
The Master of Science degree is awarded for completion of 60 credits. A maximum of six credits can be transferred from another institution. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner. Research projects and electives enable students to personalize the curriculum to align with their interests and goals.
Sample focus areas include external and local forces transforming low-income districts and neighborhoods of color; privatization and commodification of housing, health and public services; solidarity economies and cooperative practices; urban mobilities and their social, economic and environmental impact; public spaces and infrastructures in light of shifts in development and management; and the role of women-led urban practices in advancing social and spatial justice.
Create Your Own Path
Our urban design master’s program is interdisciplinary and attracts a diverse range of students with different backgrounds. Our students are able to apply what they learn to study and promote positive change in their own communities. We encourage students to follow their interests and are here to support them wherever that may lead.
Your Future is a Smart Investment
Your Future is a Smart Investment
Discover unparalleled value at The New School, where our commitment to providing high-quality education at a reasonable cost ensures that you receive exceptional value for your investment. Alumni success speaks volumes about the caliber of education we offer, with a track record of swift employment and impressive average salaries. Your future awaits, and we're here to ensure it's both financially sensible and professionally rewarding.
Merit Scholarships Awarded
79%Percentage of graduate students who receive New School institutional financial aid
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Unlock a world of opportunities with our world-class education. Submit your application today and you’ll receive:
- A waived application fee
- Automatic consideration for merit scholarships with no separate scholarship application required
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